Public submissions on the Next Iconic Walk Project are open.
A three-day, two-night walk with accommodation nodes near Lake Huntley and Lake Mary.
31 kilometres of walking track
Nodes accommodating up to 44 visitors made up of: - one communal hut (max occupancy of 22 people), - six private pods (max 12 people) - camping platforms (max 10 people).
Two ranger huts with capacity for up to three people.
Small-scale hybrid systems of solar PV, micro hydro-electricity and battery to power the communal huts, private pods and ranger huts.
Three day shelters, several lookouts and helipads at the accommodation nodes.
Complete
Stage 1 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and supporting information are accepted as suitable for public consultation.
Current
Stage 2 - Engagement
- Public consultation process is advertised in three regional papers. Draft EIS and supporting information is available on the 'Have your say' page of PWS website.
Upcoming
Stage 3 - The period for making public submissions has closed.
- Final EIS and Submission Report is prepared by the PWS, addressing comments received during the public consultation process.
Upcoming
Stage 4 - Assessment of the final EIS is completed.
- PWS prepares an Environmental Assessment Report (EAR).
Stage 5 - Final EIS, EAR and public submissions are published on the PWS website.
We invite you to have your say on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and the supporting appendices.
Please provide your written submission via email:
niwhaveyoursay@parks.tas.gov.au
The Have Your Say period closes:
5PM Friday 21 November 2025
Next Iconic Walk Draft RAA Enviromental Impact Statement (PDF 62Mb) (Includes Appendices A-C)
Appendices:
Appendix D - Aboriginal Heritage Assessment Report (PDF 17Mb)
Appendix E - Historic Heritage Report (PDF 9Mb)
Appendix F - Glacial Features Assessment (PDF 5Mb)
Appendix G - Natural Values Assessment (PDF 33Mb)
Appendix H - Biosecurity Plan (PDF 7Mb)
Appendix I - Site Analysis (PDF 112Kb)
Appendix J - Architectural Drawings (PDF 183Mb)
Appendix K - Identity Themes and Interpretation Concept Development Statement (PDF 8Mb)
Appendix L - Palawa Interpretation Framework (PDF 188Kb)
Appendix M - Wastewater Management System Report (PDF 14Mb)
Appendix N - Stormwater Assessment and Hydraulic Design Report (PDF 8Mb)
Appendix O - Feasibility Study (PDF 96Mb)
Appendix P - PWS Location Assessment Report (PDF 2Mb)
Appendix Q - Visitor Risk Control Plan (PDF 232Kb)
Appendix R - Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (PDF 159Mb)
Appendix S - Soil and Water Management Plans (PDF 5Mb)
Appendix T - Bushfire Hazard Report (PDF 162Mb)
Appendix U - Fire Engineering Reports (PDF 6Mb)
Appendix V - Entura Aquatic Ecology Report (PDF 5Mb)
Appendix W - Entura Hydrology Modelling (PDF 3Mb)
Appendix X - Energy Supply Analysis (PDF 7Mb)
Appendix Y - Building Services Report (PDF 13Mb)
Appendix Z - Geotechnical Reports (PDF 621Kb)
Appendix AA - Landslip Risk Assessment (PDF 13Mb)
If these documents are not accessible for you please contact us by emailing: niwhaveyoursay@parks.tas.gov.au
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In the absence of a clear indication that a submission is intended to be treated as confidential (or parts of the submission), the Department will treat the submission as public.
If you would like your submission treated as confidential, whether in whole or in part, please indicate this in writing at the time of making your submission clearly identifying the parts of your submission you want to remain confidential and the reasons why. In this case, your submission will not be published to the extent of that request.
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